True luck plays only a small part in running a successful business. Successful business owners make their own luck by working hard, staying focused on their goals, and making the tough decisions required to grow and succeed. More at the Philadelphia Business Journal.

Same-sex marriages expected to boost travel, hospitality industries

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Food markets off the beaten path

Markets off of the main drag are catching on from Orlando’s East End Market to Jacksonville’s St. Johns Avenue and Riverside to Tampa Bay’s Seminole Heights to St. Petersburg’s Warehouse Art District and to Miami’s Wynwood

Growing acceptance and legalization of same-sex marriages in the United States and around the globe will fuel the travel and hospitality industries and boost spending by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender consumers, experts say. More at Reuters.

Space Florida, S3 sign agreement for use of Shuttle Landing Facility

Aerospace company Swiss Space Systems (S3) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Space Florida for future use of the Shuttle Landing Facility and associated infrastructure for its flight operations, slated to begin in 2015 with zero gravity flights. More at the Orlando Business Journal.

AvMed makes it three in a row for customer satisfaction

J.D. Power has ranked AvMed the highest in member satisfaction among Florida health plan providers for the third consecutive year. In the 2014 Customer Satisfaction Study, AvMed grabbed the top regional score in a tie, securing the honor for its renowned member-focused efforts. More from the Gainesville Business Report.

Event Collector car auction returns to Fort Lauderdale

Maseratis, Ferraris, Shelby Cobras and hundreds of other head-turning rides are up for auction this weekend as the popular Auctions America returns to Fort Lauderdale. About 500 rides of different makes, models, colors, years and prices have been wheeled into the convention center to tempt car lovers willing to spend anywhere from $20,000 to nearly $1 million.